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SJM · 08-02-2018, 10:48 AM - **3 Likes**

This is from last weekend, our local rodeo.
I used a filter in Fur and Feather called, Glow Dars Way

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SJM · 08-03-2018, 10:44 AM - **3 Likes**

I really like playing with these Topaz filters. Took this butterfly image earlier today.
I have applied, 3D Sketch II L in the Maco setting.

swanlefitte · 08-08-2018, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by SJM

I really like playing with these Topaz filters. Took this butterfly image earlier today.
I have applied, 3D Sketch II L in the Maco setting.

I wouldn't even call these topaz creations. Topaz enhanced but the photo itself is still the main. Not sure how you draw the line. Certainly topaz sharpener doesn't count. Ultimately good job using topaz to make the photo.

**BruceBanner** · 08-08-2018, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by swanlefitte

I wouldn't even call these topaz creations. Topaz enhanced but the photo itself is still the main. Not sure how you draw the line. Certainly topaz sharpener doesn't count. Ultimately good job using topaz to make the photo.

I use Topaz Clarity and Adjust in almost every image I take, and they all look just like real photos, not a surreal aspect in any of them anywhere, so yeah there is definitely 'Topaz' and then 'TOPAZ!!'

SJM · 08-09-2018, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by swanlefitte

I wouldn't even call these topaz creations. Topaz enhanced but the photo itself is still the main. Not sure how you draw the line. Certainly topaz sharpener doesn't count. Ultimately good job using topaz to make the photo.

Thanks Swan

---------- Post added Aug 9th, 2018 at 01:22 PM ----------

Originally posted by BruceBanner

I use Topaz Clarity and Adjust in almost every image I take, and they all look just like real photos, not a surreal aspect in any of them anywhere, so yeah there is definitely 'Topaz' and then 'TOPAZ!!'

I agree Bruce.. I like the subtle Topaz and I also like the over the top use. I enjoy playing with these filters.

shiner · 08-09-2018, 06:31 PM

Topaz Studio has crashed on both of my PC's- possibly with an update, but I'm not sure exactly. I stupidly attempted to apply a "Topaz debugger" on one machine and that was a mistake which has further complicated matters. Topaz tech support has been very disappointing, so I basically can no longer use the software at this point.

**BruceBanner** · 08-09-2018, 11:34 PM

Originally posted by shiner

Topaz Studio has crashed on both of my PC's- possibly with an update, but I'm not sure exactly. I stupidly attempted to apply a "Topaz debugger" on one machine and that was a mistake which has further complicated matters. Topaz tech support has been very disappointing, so I basically can no longer use the software at this point.

That's a shame. I personally don't use Studio, just the stand alone plugins that seem to crash very very rarely (though they have a couple of times, usually when I've been 30mins into an edit! Gah!).
The plugins I like, but apart from Simplify there aren't much of the funkier type effects to play with.

SJM · 08-10-2018, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by shiner

Topaz Studio has crashed on both of my PC's- possibly with an update, but I'm not sure exactly. I stupidly attempted to apply a "Topaz debugger" on one machine and that was a mistake which has further complicated matters. Topaz tech support has been very disappointing, so I basically can no longer use the software at this point.

That is a bummer.

shiner · 08-19-2018, 12:52 AM - **3 Likes**

I found a work-around!
Tower, KP, 16-85, "urban street art 1"

**BruceBanner** · 08-19-2018, 12:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by shiner

I found a work-around!
Tower, KP, 16-85, "urban street art 1"

Yay!

This shot is cool, kinda like a double exposure or a texture pack overlay.

shiner · 08-19-2018, 09:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BruceBanner

Yay!

This shot is cool, kinda like a double exposure or a texture pack overlay.

Thanks! It's one of the the Urban Art filters in Impression. and some LR. I noticed the birds a couple of mornings ago as I drove past and had to stop.

SJM · 08-19-2018, 11:44 AM

Originally posted by shiner

I found a work-around!
Tower, KP, 16-85, "urban street art 1"

That is really super.

shiner · 08-19-2018, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by SJM

That is really super.

Thanks!

shiner · 08-29-2018, 07:02 AM - **3 Likes**

**BruceBanner** · 08-29-2018, 01:06 PM

Hah, like this a lot.

I know it's hard work but I would try for a kinda 'phasing into' this effect on the face and leave some of the other parts of the frame normal or perhaps just less dramatic/enhanced effect. I'm not sure how I'd go about that, Layering probably, might be really neat to see that effect be graduated rather than the entire frame 'suffering' from it.
Usually when I try such things I lose 1hr at the computer and then bung the image in the bin realising it was actually just a bad idea and it was better when the effect was global

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08-08-2018, 06:27 PM	#48
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	Originally posted by SJM I really like playing with these Topaz filters. Took this butterfly image earlier today. I have applied, 3D Sketch II L in the Maco setting. I wouldn't even call these topaz creations. Topaz enhanced but the photo itself is still the main. Not sure how you draw the line. Certainly topaz sharpener doesn't count. Ultimately good job using topaz to make the photo.

08-08-2018, 06:38 PM	#49
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,405	Originally posted by swanlefitte I wouldn't even call these topaz creations. Topaz enhanced but the photo itself is still the main. Not sure how you draw the line. Certainly topaz sharpener doesn't count. Ultimately good job using topaz to make the photo. I use Topaz Clarity and Adjust in almost every image I take, and they all look just like real photos, not a surreal aspect in any of them anywhere, so yeah there is definitely 'Topaz' and then 'TOPAZ!!'

08-09-2018, 10:19 AM	#50
SJM Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northeastern Ohio Photos: Albums Posts: 1,358	Originally posted by swanlefitte I wouldn't even call these topaz creations. Topaz enhanced but the photo itself is still the main. Not sure how you draw the line. Certainly topaz sharpener doesn't count. Ultimately good job using topaz to make the photo. Thanks Swan ---------- Post added Aug 9th, 2018 at 01:22 PM ---------- Originally posted by BruceBanner I use Topaz Clarity and Adjust in almost every image I take, and they all look just like real photos, not a surreal aspect in any of them anywhere, so yeah there is definitely 'Topaz' and then 'TOPAZ!!' I agree Bruce.. I like the subtle Topaz and I also like the over the top use. I enjoy playing with these filters.

08-09-2018, 06:31 PM	#51
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127 Original Poster	Topaz Studio has crashed on both of my PC's- possibly with an update, but I'm not sure exactly. I stupidly attempted to apply a "Topaz debugger" on one machine and that was a mistake which has further complicated matters. Topaz tech support has been very disappointing, so I basically can no longer use the software at this point.

08-09-2018, 11:34 PM	#52
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,405	Originally posted by shiner Topaz Studio has crashed on both of my PC's- possibly with an update, but I'm not sure exactly. I stupidly attempted to apply a "Topaz debugger" on one machine and that was a mistake which has further complicated matters. Topaz tech support has been very disappointing, so I basically can no longer use the software at this point. That's a shame. I personally don't use Studio, just the stand alone plugins that seem to crash very very rarely (though they have a couple of times, usually when I've been 30mins into an edit! Gah!). The plugins I like, but apart from Simplify there aren't much of the funkier type effects to play with.

08-10-2018, 11:11 AM	#53
SJM Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northeastern Ohio Photos: Albums Posts: 1,358	Originally posted by shiner Topaz Studio has crashed on both of my PC's- possibly with an update, but I'm not sure exactly. I stupidly attempted to apply a "Topaz debugger" on one machine and that was a mistake which has further complicated matters. Topaz tech support has been very disappointing, so I basically can no longer use the software at this point. That is a bummer.

08-19-2018, 12:52 AM - 3 Likes	#54
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127 Original Poster	I found a work-around! Tower, KP, 16-85, "urban street art 1"

08-19-2018, 12:59 AM - 1 Like	#55
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,405	Originally posted by shiner I found a work-around! Tower, KP, 16-85, "urban street art 1" Yay! This shot is cool, kinda like a double exposure or a texture pack overlay.

08-19-2018, 09:12 AM - 1 Like	#56
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127 Original Poster	Originally posted by BruceBanner Yay! This shot is cool, kinda like a double exposure or a texture pack overlay. Thanks! It's one of the the Urban Art filters in Impression. and some LR. I noticed the birds a couple of mornings ago as I drove past and had to stop.

08-19-2018, 11:44 AM	#57
SJM Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northeastern Ohio Photos: Albums Posts: 1,358	Originally posted by shiner I found a work-around! Tower, KP, 16-85, "urban street art 1" That is really super.

08-19-2018, 02:50 PM	#58
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127 Original Poster	Originally posted by SJM That is really super. Thanks!

08-29-2018, 07:02 AM - 3 Likes	#59
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127 Original Poster

08-29-2018, 01:06 PM	#60
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,405	Hah, like this a lot. I know it's hard work but I would try for a kinda 'phasing into' this effect on the face and leave some of the other parts of the frame normal or perhaps just less dramatic/enhanced effect. I'm not sure how I'd go about that, Layering probably, might be really neat to see that effect be graduated rather than the entire frame 'suffering' from it. Usually when I try such things I lose 1hr at the computer and then bung the image in the bin realising it was actually just a bad idea and it was better when the effect was global

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